Abstract
Jatropha curcas plants are a rich source of several natural components, the
great majority of which are utilized for human health and the treatment of various
ailments. J. curcas is a perennial plant in the family Euphorbiaceae that is gaining
commercial significance due to its various industrial and medical uses. The purpose of
this study was to improve the micropropagation conditions of J. curcas by using single
node explants using the tissue culture technique.
Keywords: Jatropha curcas, in vitro, plant growth regulators, callus formation, single node.
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Rasha N. Arafa, Sayed A. A. Elsayh ;The Green Treasure -Jatropha curcas, Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants (2024) 1: 146. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815196146124010009
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815196146124010009 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |